Canada College: Review & Facts

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Canada College is a medium two-year, public school with 5,390 students enrolled. This school was established in 1968 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Redwood City, California.

Academic Offerings

At Canada College you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
49
Canada College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Psychology, Medical Assistant, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Canada College is fair at 75% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Canada College is very low: 25%. Around 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Canada College is reasonable, 22:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, about $9,000 per year. The additional fees at Canada College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $100; this makes it a total of $9,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Canada College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Canada College might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Canada College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (650) 306-3100 or check Canada College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Canada College provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Canada College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available
Yes
At present there is no on-campus housing at Canada College.

Army ROTC programs are available at Canada College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Canada College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Canada College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Canada College
4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, California
94061-1099, USA
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